The work of Friends of Borgne, Inc. consists of supporting education in Borgne, Haiti. It is a worthy endeavor because about 50% of primary school age children in Haiti aren’t enrolled in school. One-third of Haitian girls over the age of six never attend school. Many families in Haiti earn less in one year … Read More
Author: Friends of Borgne
Fall 2011
We like the quote from Edward Everett Hale, “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Dear Friends of the Children in Borgne, Hasn’t it been a glorious summer? Where we … Read More
Books For Borgne
The best way to promote literacy is to provide materials children might use to become literate. We are proud and pleased to announce our purchase of over $1000 worth of books written in the Haitian native language of Kreyol which are now on their way to Port au Prince to be picked up and delivered … Read More
Holiday Newsletter
New hats
Children’s Day Party, June 14, 2009
Sharing lunch at the Children’s Day party, June 14th. Having fun at the party. Parade to begin the Children’s Day celebration. Home baked bread for the party.
2009 Children of Borgne Scholarship
Johnny and Kids
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